Helsinki, Finland

In 2025, a single person living in Helsinki needs approximately EUR 1,997/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 3,613/month. Helsinki is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Helsinki costs approximately EUR 1,288/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 2,163/month. Rent has changed +3% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Helsinki are approximately EUR 371 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Helsinki costs EUR 84 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Helsinki average EUR 139 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Helsinki is located in Finland (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 1,288/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 1,997/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Helsinki costs approximately EUR 14 in 2025. Budget around EUR 115/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Helsinki from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 19.6% over this period (from EUR 1,100 in 2022 to EUR 1,316 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Helsinki in 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 1,997/month. This covers rent (EUR 1,288), groceries (EUR 371), transport (EUR 84), utilities (EUR 139) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 3,613/month.